The Third Sunday in Lent

March 4, 2018

10:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist + Rite II

Episcopal Parish of St. John the Baptist

Portland, Oregon Where tradition welcomes diversity

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Hearing assistance devices are available in the Narthex.

Our nursery is available for children 4 years and younger

in the office wing.

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10:00 a.m. – Choral Eucharist

Announcements

Prelude – “Variations on ‘Wondrous Love’” .............................................................. Samuel Barber

When the bell rings, the people stand, as they are able.

Priest: Bless the Lord who forgives all our sins.

People: God’s mercy endures forever.

Opening Hymn – “God, the Sculptor of the Mountains” .................................................... Sandria

A Penitential Order: Rite II .......................................................... The Book of Common Prayer 351

The Confession of Sin .......................................................................................................... BCP 352

The Absolution ..................................................................................................................... BCP 353

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Trisagion (Holy God) ...................................................................................................... David Hurd

The Word of God

Priest: The Lord be with you.

People: And also with you.

Priest: Let us pray.

The Collect of the Day ......................................................................................................... see insert

The people sit for the reading of the lessons and the Psalm.

The people respond “Thanks be to God” after each lesson, followed by a period of silence.

The First Lesson: Exodus 20:1-17 (silence) ........................................................................ see insert

Psalm 19 (read in unison after the first *) ........................................................................... see insert

The Second Lesson: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25 (silence) .......................................................... see insert

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Sequence Hymn – “God of Mercy” .................................................................... Bernadette Farrell

Deacon: The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to John.

People: Glory to you, Lord Christ

The Gospel: John 2:13-22................................................................................................... see insert

Deacon: The Gospel of the Lord

People: Praise to you, Lord Christ.

The Sermon: ......................................................................... The Rev. Canon Robert Bryant, Rector

The Nicene Creed ................................................................................ Book of Common Prayer 358

Prayers of the People

Gathering all that commands our prayers, let us intercede with our gracious God, saying: Fill our

hearts with your kindness.

For the church, that God’s commandments may be ever close to us, wonderful to ponder and life-

giving to keep, we pray: Fill our hearts with your kindness.

For the church, that those who will be baptized and confirmed at Easter, especially [N.] may be

drawn to the folly and weakness of God in Christ crucified, we pray: Fill our hearts with your

kindness.

For our divided and restless world, that those who hold power over others may be troubled and

transformed by the demands of justice, we pray: Fill our hearts with your kindness.

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For children, that infants and young people of every nation may have food and learning, and that

they may love their world, we pray: Fill our hearts with your kindness.

For all who need our prayers, especially [N.], that they may experience your power of love, we

pray: Fill our hearts with your kindness.

For the dead, especially those who held to and handed on God’s commandment until our day, that

they may be at peace, we pray: Fill our hearts with your kindness.

Anyone desiring a special blessing for birthday, anniversary, or travel is invited to the Altar rail.

Presider: Dear God, if we cannot be brilliant, let us be kind. If we cannot change the world,

let us inspire just one other to do so. If we cannot give away riches, let us be loving. Let us be

known for kindness, for it is the greatest glory. Amen.

The Peace

Presider: The peace of Christ be always with you.

People: And also with you.

Ministers and people greet one another in the name of the Lord.

The Holy Communion

Offertory Music – “The Heavens Are Telling” ................................................ Franz Joseph Haydn

Offertory Response ..................................................................................................... Scot Crandal

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The Great Thanksgiving: Eucharistic Prayer A .................................................................. BCP 361

It is right, and a good and joyful thing, always and everywhere to give thanks to

you, Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth.

Through Jesus Christ our Lord; who was tempted in every way as we are, yet did not

sin. By his grace we are able to triumph over every evil and to live no longer for ourselves alone,

but for him who died for us and rose again.

Therefore we praise you, joining our voices with Angels and Archangels and with

all the company of heaven, who for ever sing this hymn to proclaim the glory of your Name:

Sanctus ..................................................................................................................... David Hurd

The people may stand or kneel as the Presider continues, saying in the midst of prayer:

Therefore, we proclaim the mystery of faith:

Christ has died.

Christ is risen.

Christ will come again.

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We celebrate the memorial of our redemption, O Father, in this sacrifice of praise

and thanksgiving. Recalling his death, resurrection, and ascension, we offer you these gifts.

Sanctify them by your Holy Spirit to be for your people the Body and Blood of

your Son, the holy food and drink of new and unending life in him. Sanctify us also that we may

faithfully receive this holy Sacrament, and serve you in unity, constancy, and peace; and at the

last day bring us with all your saints into the joy of your eternal kingdom.

All this we ask through your Son Jesus Christ. By him, and with him, and in him,

in the unity of the Holy Spirit all honor and glory is yours, Almighty Father, now and for ever.

Amen.

And now, as our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to say,

The Lord’s Prayer ................................................................................................................ Plainsong

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The Breaking of the Bread

Fraction Anthem ............................................................................................................ David Hurd

Communion of the People

All are welcome at the Lord’s Table. To receive a blessing,

stand or kneel at the rail, arms crossed over chest. All who feel called to receive communion,

extend hands or tongue for bread, and help guide the chalice. If you wish to receive healing prayer with

laying on of hands and anointing, please proceed to the Healing Chapel to the left of the altar after

making your communion. If you require a gluten-free wafer, please ask at the communion rail.

Communion Music – “Teach Me, O Lord” ........................................................... Thomas Attwood

Communion Hymn 653 – “Dear Lord and Father of Mankind” ........................................... Repton

Post Communion Prayer (standing) ..................................................................................... BCP 365

The Prayer Over the People (kneeling)

Closing Hymn 147 – “Now Let Us All with One Accord” ................................................. Bourbon

Dismissal – The people respond: Thanks be to God.

Postlude – “Psalm 19” ......................................................................................... Benedetto Marcello

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

Thanks to Clella and Jack Jaffe, our COFFEE HOUR hosts today (in celebration of their 50th

wedding anniversary!). If you would like to host a future Coffee Hour, please sign-up in the

narthex.

ADULT FORUM –

WEDNESDAY LENTEN PROGRAM -- During centuries of the West being almost

exclusively preoccupied with the second Person of the Trinity, Eastern Orthodoxy has maintained

a robust relationship with the Holy Spirit. An Orthodox theologian, now Episcopal priest, will

share her perspective on the Spirit’s role in Orthodoxy. This program continues Wednesday

evening March 7 at about 6:45 – preceded by Taizé worship at 5:30 and a Soup Supper in the

Ladehoff Room at 6:00. Sign-ups for the Soup Suppers are posted in the Narthex.

THANKS TO OUR SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHER & ASSISTANT this morning – Colin

and Lindsey Williams. Today, the young people of St. John's will discover God’s loving ways

through the Ten Commandments.

OPERATION NIGHTWATCH was highlighted in the latest Forerunner. Many of the clients

are need of warm clothing, especially socks. So, during the last two Sundays in February and the

first Sunday in March, we will collect socks. Last year, we collected 440 pairs! The Social

Ministries Committee is hopeful that we can exceed that number this year. Sock-It-to-Me Sunday

will be March 4th, when the socks will be blessed.

STATIONS OF THE CROSS will be prayed every Friday during Lent through Good Friday in

the church at 12:00 noon. Booklets are available in the Narthex for use at any time.

SERVICE LEARNING FOR YOUTH, April 29. Middle and High School students are invited

to join parishioners in volunteering with Potluck in the Park, April 29 from 3-6pm. The

experience of preparing, serving meals, and clean-up afterwardss informs our ideas of hunger and

homelessness. Please contact Mark FitzMaurice to reserve a volunteer spot.

fitzmaur1231@gmail.com.

THE CHALICE AND PATEN we are using this Lent – made of olive wood – were brought

from the Holy Land by Fr. Robert on his recent trip.

DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME start date this year falls on Sunday, March 11, at 2 a.m. This

means you spring your clock ahead one hour and lose an hour of sleep on Sunday morning,

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ST. JOHN’S PARISH PLANNER – MARCH 4 to MARCH 11, 2018

SUN

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7:30 AM

8:00 AM

9:30 AM

10:00 AM

11:30 AM

LENT III

Morning Prayer

Said Eucharist

Nursery (ages 0-4)

Choral Eucharist

Holy Innocents, downstairs

Adult Forum, BLR

THU

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9:00 AM

7:00 PM

Morning Prayer

Choir Rehearsal, CH

MON

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OFFICE CLOSED

FRI

9

9:00 AM

12:00 PM

Examining Christianity, BLR

Stations of the Cross, CH

TUE

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9:00 AM

9:25 AM

10:15 AM

12:00 PM

Morning Prayer, BLR

Eucharist/Healing Mass, BLR

Book Group, BLR

Prayer Shawl Ministry, BLR

SAT

10

9:00 AM

Altar Guild

WED

7

9:00 AM

5:30 PM

6:00 PM

6:45 PM

Morning Prayer

Taizé Worship, CH

Soup Supper, BLR

Lenten Study, BLR

SUN

11

7:30 AM

8:00 AM

9:45 AM

10:00 AM

11:30 AM

LENT IV

Morning Prayer

Said Eucharist

Nursery (ages 0-4)

Choral Eucharist

Holy Innocents, downstairs

Adult Forum, BLR

BLR =Bishop Ladehoff Room

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ANGLICAN CYCLE OF PRAYER Pray for Province de L'Eglise Anglicane Du Congo

The Most Reverend Zacharie Masimango Katanda

Archbishop of the Congo & Bishop of Kindu

DIOCESAN CYCLE OF PRAYER St. James in Coquille, Vicar pending.

Church of the Good Samaritan in Corvallis, Simon Justice, rector;

William McCarthy, Thomas Stevenson.

Samaritan Village, Corvallis, Peggy Bernhard, chaplain.

OSU Campus Ministry in Corvallis, Ruth Krueger, lay chaplain.

Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center, Corvallis.

PARISH INTERCESSIONS Immediate Prayer Concerns:

Carol Friendly, Paula, Donald Steury, Carol Parrett, Dan Johannsen, Duane Denney,

Raggs Ragan+, John Charlton, Mary Ann Hurst, Fiona Finley

Those Serving in the Military:

Kyle Hein, Nevin Taylor, Hunter Perkins, Cole Ludwig

Continuing Prayer Concerns:

Joyce Schafer, Maryan Ramey, Sharon Walker, David Dent, Lee Buss, Lucas Edmands,

Connie Rosler, Kevin Byrne, Joan and Martin Taylor, Celia Gumm, Inés Valencia,

Herb Koenig, Lisa, Emily, Lew Tycer, David and Marlene Schmid, Gail Tycer,

Molly McHenry, Connie Osbon, Barbara Herbold

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Serving Today at 10:00 a.m. Presider: The Rev. Heather Wenrick

Preacher: The Rev. Canon Robert Bryant

Deacon: The Rev. Annette Rankin

Subdeacon: Miki Charlton

Chalice Bearers: Patti Duthie, Joe Schafer

Acolytes: Anne-Marie Lindstedt, Hadley Williams, Fiona Findlay

Lectors: Darlene Atiyeh, Maryan Ramey, Brenda Henderson

Oblationers: Doris Gleason, Sandy Norcross

Ushers: Betsy Marsh, Andrea Heldsinger

Altar Guild: Jan Holloway, Fred Beal

Music Director: Scot Crandal

Organist: Fred Beal

EPISCOPAL PARISH OF ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST 6300 SW Nicol Road, Portland, OR 97223

503.245.3777 stjohn@oes.edu https://sjb-pdx.org

The Rt. Rev. Michael J. Hanley, Bishop of Oregon

The Rev. Canon Robert H. Bryant, Rector

The Rev. Heather Wenrick, Associate Rector

The Rev. Annette Rankin, Deacon

The Very Rev. Roy Coulter, Rector Emeritus

Assisting: The Rev. Chris Laing, The Rev. Jorn Muller, The Rev. Steve Norcross,

The Rev. David Olsen, The Rev. Canon Raggs Ragan, The Rev. Colin Williams

Brent McCarter, Senior Warden (2020); Pat O’Callaghan, Junior Warden (2019)

Vestry Members: Sarah Atkins (2020); Patti Duthie (2021); Cheryl Edwards (2021);

Mark FitzMaurice (2019); Donna Maebori (2020); Bill Meyer (2020);

Les Rink (2021); Tony Trunzo (2021); Tom Winslow (2019)

Mark FitzMaurice, Treasurer

Brent Miller, Parish Administrator, Rebecca Bakken and Rachel Pippenger, Nursery Team

As the Parish of St. John the Baptist, we strive to share the Good News of God, to grow as Christian disciples, and to respond to the needs of the world in the power of the Holy Spirit.

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Lectionary for the Third Sunday in Lent

March 4, 2018

Contemporary Almighty God, you know that we have no power in ourselves to help ourselves: Keep us both

outwardly in our bodies and inwardly in our souls, that we may be defended from all adversities

which may happen to the body, and from all evil thoughts which may assault and hurt the soul;

through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for

ever and ever. Amen.

Exodus 20:1-17 Then God spoke all these words to Moses on Mount Sinai: “I am the Lord your God, who

brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery; you shall have no other gods

before me. You shall not make for yourself an idol, whether in the form of anything that is in

heaven above, or that is on the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth. You shall not

bow down to them or worship them; for I the Lord your God am a jealous God, punishing

children for the iniquity of parents, to the third and the fourth generation of those who reject me,

but showing steadfast love to the thousandth generation of those who love me and keep my

commandments. You shall not make wrongful use of the name of the Lord your God, for the Lord

will not acquit anyone who misuses his name. Remember the sabbath day, and keep it holy. Six

days you shall labor and do all your work. But the seventh day is a sabbath to the Lord your God;

you shall not do any work—you, your son or your daughter, your male or female slave, your

livestock, or the alien resident in your towns. For in six days the Lord made heaven and earth, the

sea, and all that is in them, but rested the seventh day; therefore the Lord blessed the sabbath day

and consecrated it. Honor your father and your mother, so that your days may be long in the land

that the Lord your God is giving you. You shall not murder. You shall not commit adultery. You

shall not steal. You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor. You shall not covet your

neighbor’s house; you shall not covet your neighbor’s wife, or male or female slave, or ox, or

donkey, or anything that belongs to your neighbor.”

Psalm 19 Leader: 1 The heavens declare the glory of God, *

People: and the firmament shows his handiwork. 2 One day tells its tale to another, * and one night imparts knowledge to another.

3 Although they have no words or language, * and their voices are not heard, 4 Their sound has gone out into all lands, * and their message to the ends of the world.

5 In the deep has he set a pavilion for the sun; *

it comes forth like a bridegroom out of his chamber;

it rejoices like a champion to run its course. 6 It goes forth from the uttermost edge of the heavens and runs about to the end of it again; *

nothing is hidden from its burning heat.

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Lectionary (continued)

7 The law of the Lord is perfect and revives the soul; *

the testimony of the Lord is sure and gives wisdom to the innocent. 8 The statutes of the Lord are just and rejoice the heart; *

the commandment of the Lord is clear and gives light to the eyes. 9 The fear of the Lord is clean and endures for ever; *

the judgments of the Lord are true and righteous altogether. 10 More to be desired are they than gold, more than much fine gold, *

sweeter far than honey, than honey in the comb. 11 By them also is your servant enlightened, * and in keeping them there is great reward.

12 Who can tell how often he offends? * cleanse me from my secret faults. 13 Above all, keep your servant from presumptuous sins;

let them not get dominion over me; *

then shall I be whole and sound, and innocent of a great offense. 14 Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, *

O Lord, my strength and my redeemer.

1 Corinthians 1:18-25 For the message about the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being

saved it is the power of God. For it is written, “I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and the

discernment of the discerning I will thwart.” Where is the one who is wise? Where is the scribe?

Where is the debater of this age? Has not God made foolish the wisdom of the world? For since, in the

wisdom of God, the world did not know God through wisdom, God decided, through the foolishness

of our proclamation, to save those who believe. For Jews demand signs and Greeks desire wisdom, but

we proclaim Christ crucified, a stumbling block to Jews and foolishness to Gentiles, but to those who

are the called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God. For God’s

foolishness is wiser than human wisdom, and God’s weakness is stronger than human strength.

John 2:13-22 The Passover of the Jews was near, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem. In the temple he found

people selling cattle, sheep, and doves, and the money changers seated at their tables. Making a

whip of cords, he drove all of them out of the temple, both the sheep and the cattle. He also

poured out the coins of the money changers and overturned their tables. He told those who were

selling the doves, “Take these things out of here! Stop making my Father’s house a marketplace!”

His disciples remembered that it was written, “Zeal for your house will consume me.” The Jews

then said to him, “What sign can you show us for doing this?” Jesus answered them, “Destroy

this temple, and in three days I will raise it up.” The Jews then said, “This temple has been under

construction for forty-six years, and will you raise it up in three days?” But he was speaking of

the temple of his body. After he was raised from the dead, his disciples remembered that he had

said this; and they believed the scripture and the word that Jesus had spoken.